Canned Salmon Pasta With Spinach & Lemon

Canned Salmon Pasta With Spinach & Lemon

from walderwellness.com
35 min

This healthy canned salmon pasta recipe is made with spinach, broccoli, and lemon. It's such a quick and easy dinner option! Filled with protein, healthy fats, and lots of fiber-rich veggies.

Ingredients

  • Approx. 112 grams pasta of choice ((4 ounces or enough for 2 people!))
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
  • 4 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups broccoli, chopped
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 2 cans salmon, drained ((approx. 240 grams or 8 oz. total))
  • 1 med-large lemon ((juice + zest))
  • 1/2 cup parmesan ((freshly grated, if possible))
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 a cup of pasta water. Drain pasta and set aside when done.

  2. 2

    Heat half of the olive oil on a large pan over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes, until lightly browned.

  3. 3

    Add broccoli to the pan and cook for 8-10 minutes, until lightly browned and tender. Stir occasionally.

  4. 4

    Add spinach and canned salmon to the pan. Stir and cook until spinach wilts (about 2 minutes).

  5. 5

    Then, stir in drained pasta, lemon juice, lemon zest, parmesan, remaining olive oil, and reserved pasta water. Season with salt and pepper. Cook together for about 2-3 minutes, stirring until heated through.

  6. 6

    Serve pasta and top with chopped basil. Enjoy hot!